Definitely going to be a backup bowl tonight. Kind of scares me because the Bears couldn't focus in practice this week on game planning for a running QB in Kaepernick. Definitely giving the 49ers an advantage there.

I see this one being similar to the primetime game last night. Low scoring, defensive slugfest. Although I like the Bears and their ability to create turnovers tonight

Sure, we still shouldnt have him in on Xps when we have like eight TEs on the roster haha. Ugh this suckssssss

Yup. Although while it probably hurts us from a seeding stand point (likely 3 or 4 now since this diminishes the chance of running the table) it does mean Gronk can get his hip properly healed for a playoff run. It's actually a nice sign that the Pats comfortably lead the league in scoring and haven't had a fully healthy Gronk and Hernandez on the field together since week one

this. denver isn't going to stick von miller out on the kick off team up 90-0. belichick (or his ST coach) should've grabbed ANYONE off of that bench to take his spot. it's not difficult and the excuses are ridiculous. he'd be in anyway? in ******* high school football you pull players off of those plays.

Exactly. I think it's karma. Isn't the first time the Pats didn't take their foot off the gas late in a game they had well in hand. Burned their ass this time.

I just read the Bills are now 2-0 when CJ Spiller gets 15+ carries. One of the top 5 RBs in the NFL has only had 15+ carries twice this year!!! That is just ridiculous. It really beggers belief when you see guys like Spiller and Jamaal Charles not getting the touches they need. Do these coaches not realise these are their best players???

Also wanted to mention I won't be getting on Dez anymore. He's arrived to the next level.

I will get on him. He is so damn inconsistent, you see he has the tools to be such a weapon for that team but only does it for one or two big plays a game- if that. If he can start being more consistent I will give him his due credit.

__________________

Quote:

Originally Posted by WMD

Jesse realizing Walt was Santa Claus could really shake things up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpngc

I don't know how old you are, but if you can get to 24/25 without getting arrested or killed, you've done well for yourself lol.

I will get on him. He is so damn inconsistent, you see he has the tools to be such a weapon for that team but only does it for one or two big plays a game- if that. If he can start being more consistent I will give him his due credit.

That's what I've been saying but the last 4 games he has put it together in spite of the other stuff. He will never limit the mistakes but he's still going at it on that high level.

I will get on him. He is so damn inconsistent, you see he has the tools to be such a weapon for that team but only does it for one or two big plays a game- if that. If he can start being more consistent I will give him his due credit.

He is still making mistakes that frustrate you at times, and isn't the greatest route runner, but he's still growing and continues to show big time potential so I've tried to be as patient as I can be. That said, he does far more then make one or two big plays a game for us, but I'm not going to heap too much credit on him since Haden was out. But he's beena pretty big focal part of our offense this year and especially lately, and he's making plays in the 4th quarter which he lacked last year due to conditioning.

Main thing is Romo looks like he trust him more now, and is giving him some chances to win some jump ball situations. But I'll be watching to see if he can continue to play at a high level, for 4 quarters to close the season or not. But majority of my gripes I had last year he's fixed, he's just still due for a mental mistake too much.

__________________

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Wright

I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

Definitely going to be a backup bowl tonight. Kind of scares me because the Bears couldn't focus in practice this week on game planning for a running QB in Kaepernick. Definitely giving the 49ers an advantage there.

I'm pretty sure Alex is playing. No official announcement has been made, but he was in limited practice Monday and the feeling around the 49ers organization is that he'll play. His concussion seemed pretty mild.

I'm pretty sure Alex is playing. No official announcement has been made, but he was in limited practice Monday and the feeling around the 49ers organization is that he'll play. His concussion seemed pretty mild.

I did find an official announcement. He didn't get cleared so he can't play. I know Mort is unreliable though so...

__________________

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Wright

I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

I'm pretty sure Alex is playing. No official announcement has been made, but he was in limited practice Monday and the feeling around the 49ers organization is that he'll play. His concussion seemed pretty mild.

I did find an official announcement. He didn't get cleared so he can't play. I know Mort is unreliable though so...

He was cleared to return to practice as early as Wednesday I believe and took all of the first team snaps throughout the week.

This is an article from Matt Maiocco, 49ers Insider. Doesn't say anything about not being cleared and implies that decision is in Harbaugh's hands.

Quote:

Also, as reported Saturday, any time the past two seasons in which a 49ers player has returned from a concussion has been medically cleared to take part in even one day of limited practice, that player has played in the next game.

In Smith's case, he took part in practices Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

He was practicing in a limited fashion with no contact. He hadn't been cleared for full contact yet and coming off a concussion that's a whole nother hurdle.

Right, but every other player, at least for the 49ers, that has been cleared to return to practice as early as Wednesday was able to play in the following game. And from the interviews Alex said he pretty much felt fine as early as the next day.

All the reporters were pretty much certain he would play, which is why it's a big surprise this morning.